Highest Poverty in Republic of the Congo

Top 45 cities ranked by highest poverty

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All Countries · Republic of the Congo

Highest Poverty — Republic of the Congo

1 Bouansa 01 39.2%

2 Djambala 08 39.2%

3 Bétou 06 39.2%

4 Mouyondzi 01 39.2%

5 Mossendjo 07 39.2%

6 Loudima 01 39.2%

7 Makoua 13 39.2%

8 Oyo 13 39.2%

9 Mindouli 06 39.2%

10 Mossaka 13 39.2%

11 Loandjili 15 39.2%

12 Gamboma 08 39.2%

13 Pokola 10 39.2%

14 Loutété 01 39.2%

15 Sibiti 05 39.2%

16 Owando 13 39.2%

17 Ouesso 10 39.2%

18 Impfondo 06 39.2%

19 Kayes 01 39.2%

20 Nkayi 01 39.2%

21 Dolisie 07 39.2%

22 Pointe-Noire 15 39.2%

23 Brazzaville 12 39.2%

24 Kindamba 11 39.2%

25 Divenié 07 39.2%

26 Mokéko 10 39.2%

27 Lékana 08 39.2%

28 Ntokou-Raymondville 13 39.2%

29 Zanaga 05 39.2%

30 Mbinda 07 39.2%

31 Sémbé 10 39.2%

32 Loukoléla 13 39.2%

33 Olombo 08 39.2%

34 Nzassi 15 39.2%

35 Souanké 10 39.2%

36 Enyellé 06 39.2%

37 Kellé 14 39.2%

38 Komono 05 39.2%

39 Dongou 06 39.2%

40 Boundji 13 39.2%

41 Etoumbi 13 39.2%

42 Ewo 14 39.2%

43 Kinkala 11 39.2%

44 Makabana 07 39.2%

45 Ngo 08 39.2%

Cities with the highest poverty rates in Republic of the Congo face deep economic challenges affecting a significant portion of their population. Bouansa has a poverty rate of 39.2%.

High poverty rates impact communities in multiple ways: reduced access to healthcare and healthy food, lower educational outcomes, higher crime rates, and deteriorating infrastructure. These challenges are interconnected and require comprehensive solutions.

Addressing poverty in these cities requires a multi-pronged approach including economic development, affordable housing, quality education, healthcare access, and workforce training programs targeting underserved populations.

Did You Know?

1. In Bouansa, 39.2% of residents — roughly 1 in 3 people — live below the poverty line.
2. Child poverty rates in these cities are often even higher than the overall rate, sometimes exceeding 40%.
3. Poverty is measured by household income relative to family size — the threshold varies from $15,060 for an individual to $31,200 for a family of four.

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